#fortune enix

[tomokafinds]

[y2cow]

The next installment in my Final Fantasy tarot series, with Yuna doing her lil dancy dance.

FFX is my all time favorite JRPG. It appeared in my life at just the right time, and I only love it more the older I get.

[oveliagirlhaditright]

I'm just... I'm so angry at Square Enix right now, for them blaming Final Fantasy XVI for their loss of shares.

I could get into it, but I'm trying not to: I'm trying to breathe and calm down.

But I worry that this might not bode well for Square Enix's future, perhaps, or at least the future of the Final Fantasy series. *bites nails*

[bikiniarmorbattledamage]

So recently Square Enix launched a new game where the premise is that the protagonist is the reluctant hero of a fantasy world they find themselves in, having been born and raised in New York. It recently got some loud pushback from people who were upset that protagonist... lemme check notes... sounds like a sassy New Yorker.

Fortunately, the actress has had the perfect attitude toward it:

Now, the game has not been getting spectacular reviews, and the reasons for that vary but I'm not here to talk about trend of critics (well meaning or not) raising standards for products say... starring a black woman and having a mostly female cast, or even about problem of Sacrificial Trash.

I want to talk about this as a good example when we talk about "protected by magic" outfits.

Frey is a New Yorker now blessed with magical power, she has never been trained in armor use, doesn't own armor and so... wears comfortable and practical clothes like you would expect. The whole look conveys an interesting look of a modern person with practical sensibilities in a fantasy world.

She has two main kinds of magic items - cloaks and necklaces. Both items that can be worn over clothes without sacrificing practicality.

She also has a unique, widely considered feminine option for store her magical powers - her nails.

As well as being one of the most innovative expansions into fantasy magic I've seen in mainstream for a while it really also goes a long way to showcase what, so often, is the actual crippling flaw with the "doesn't need it because magic/badass/etc" rhetoric.

Not because you can't have an interesting design that avoids armor etc, but because it's pretty much always the same nonsense with going overboard with designing pseudo-porn and then trying to justify it after the fact rather than exploring possibilities and playing with ideas about what x would mean for y.

Also can we please have more games with character designs like this in them, I'm still thinking about how cool this boss intro was:

-wincenworks

[receival]

warrior of darkness starters.

the following is a collection of sentence starters from shadowbringers, the third expansion of square enix's final fantasy 14. part 1.

sounds like tedious work. but not as tedious as waiting around, i suppose.

look how many people there are!

well, if it isn’t the hero of the hour.

stay with me. focus on my voice.

oh, do not look at me so.

we did everything right, everything that was asked of us, and still - still it came to this.

your time has not yet come.

something vague … yet urgent … calls me to action once more.

every face in this city i know. yours i do not.

pray forgive my less-than-cordial welcome.

come with me. i will answer whatever questions you have when we are somewhere more private.

do you have any idea how much trouble you’ve caused?

i can only beg your forgiveness - matters here forced my hand.

you don’t have that whiff of indolence about you like some folk i’ve met.

we can speak here without fear of being overheard.

what say you? have i earned your trust for the moment, at least?

are you there, my friend?

now, a full and frank discussion in the privacy of my study would seem to be in order …

i’m going to guess you’re new to our fair city?

i see you’re no stranger to honest labor.

should you find yourself confused by the local language or customs, i’ll be here to answer your questions.

i understand it was something of a chore, but ‘twas necessary that you grasp these things before we proceed.

… i am not familiar with that name. is there something i should know?

mayhap we can revisit that mystery another time.

considering the ... circumstances of our meeting, you would be forgiven for doubting my version of events.

i promise i will not rest until i have found a way to help you return home.

you came from beyond, didn’t you? you came from beyond the rift!

what a brave and reckless and marvelous thing you did.

after careful consideration, i have decided to grant you my assistance.

make a pact with me, and the fun can begin.

pray rest and recuperate, and we shall reconvene anon.

we are denied the comforting blanket of night, but may peaceful dreams attend you nonetheless.

i am a shade, cursed to do naught but drift.

this world is beyond saving - like those who try to save it.

do me a favor. be careful out there. this world has had its fill of heroes.

me? i was more worried about you.

i thought i’d lost you.

i may be a stranger to this world, but i will not stand idly by and let innocent people be slaughtered.

what say you, old friend? hungry for another adventure?

thank you again. you saved my life.

there’s naught to be had here but cobwebs and memories.

just look at it … can you imagine a more beautiful city?

disapprove ...? it frustrates me, certainly. that is only part of it, though. the whole situation makes me uneasy.

however unjust this system seems to me, if these people claim to be content with their lot, it is hardly my place to criticize their choices.

i am not so naive as to think there is some miraculous solution to all of this.

there has to be a better way.

'tis fortunate that you arrive when you did, (name).

… is there something i can do for you, friend?

someone must have been eavesdropping on our conversation.

no one here gives a damn about me.

i’m giving you a chance, nothing more. what comes of it is entirely up to you.

i do not regret my decision ... yet i will admit that a part of me wonders if it was for the best.

i thought for certain i was dead.

redemption is beyond us.

‘tis good to see you back. you were taking so long i began to worry something had happened.

what then is a man of mercy to do, but offer the sinner another way to show his contrition?

what in the blazes did you do? they have the entire city looking for you!

i am sorry, (name). there are more important matters to which i must attend.

pray press me no further. i am leaving.

the outrage i witnessed must not go unanswered.

thank you, my friend ... for staying at my side through this whole sordid endeavor.

… (name)? it feels like an age since i last saw you!

i had it under control!

i knew you’d turn up sooner or later, but i had been hoping for sooner.

they either perish … or are warped into mindless abominations.

that’s an exaggeration! and i don’t sound like that, either!

i’ve no doubts she deserves all the admiration she gets. just as you do.

what, and twiddle my thumbs while you work yourself to death?

sooner or later, every single one of them will turn.

i feel just as helpless as before. no matter how hard i fight, it's never enough.

you needn’t have gone through the trouble.

in a place like this, you learn to take what moments of happiness you can get.

it’s never easy, ending a life you’ve cared for.

without a body, we can’t even give her a proper burial.

you weren’t hurt at all, were you?

hurt? there wasn’t even a fight. i was too late. too slow …

you can’t blame yourself for things beyond your control.

forgive me, (name). i couldn’t stay there a moment longer.

(name)? you’ve gone pale …

… i’m fine. we should keep moving.

we were too slow to save them …

there are … things which we can ill afford to lose.

forgive me. i fear the events of the day may have taken their toll.

how quickly you have justified my faith in you.

would you be so kind as to conceal your involvement in this endeavor for the time being?

i expect to be told the whole truth of it one day.

please. i wish to be left alone for awhile.

i promise to find you later, when i feel myself again.

sleep well, (name). i hope untroubled dreams find you.

these are my "private" quarters …

it’s when you charge ahead trying to save someone else that you end up losing those you love.

not that you need telling. i’ll bet you've lost plenty. but i wonder ... what will it cost you this time?

i don't remember when it was that i learned regret wasn’t worth the bother.

you get numb to it all over the years. the lost comrades, the broken promises, the abandoned principles - just more nagging burdens to ignore.

stay your weapon. i am not your enemy.

they tracked me down, and conscripted me to their cause.

i have more questions, but now is not the time.

you are come at a good time. as you may have heard, we have something of a quandary on our hands.

‘twas inevitable they would come knocking. the only question was how soon.

the world is dead, and writhe as we might, like maggots in its rotting corse, it will not be reborn.

i waste my breath. you have made your stance clear.

am i imagining things, or did he just stare straight at us?

while i am grateful for your support, my lord - i cannot in good conscience put your people in harm’s way.

there is, however, much to say, and precious little time in which to say it.

might i trouble you for a word, (name)? outside?

(name)! what brings you here?

i do not wish to show our hand unless absolutely necessary.

so long as hope burns in our hearts, we will fight on regardless.

there may come a day when all hope seems lost. but even should the rest of the world give in to despair - we shall not.

trust you to spoil the moment!

yes? what do you require of me?

there you are, (name)! mayhap you could lend me a hand!

you certainly took your time.

let’s rejoin the others and quit this place.

all this trouble because of me … i’m so sorry …

save your apologies until after we’ve escaped.

it’s quiet. too quiet.

you will regret coming here.

it is for your own protection.

you are made of sterner stuff than the rest. but will it be enough?

as if i didn’t have enough on my hands already …

mayhap there is another way. one which does not require bloodshed.

we should be safe enough here.

it’s good to see you again, my friend. i don't know about you, but it feels like years since last we met.

this is not the sort of place one visits on a whim.

you really have outdone yourself this time.

i’m sorry. thank you for saving me.

why can’t i remember?

we are now, i am sorry to say, entirely at their mercy.

[pilichainartandmemes]

Merry Closed Beta Test TWO !

I was making sprites for Player Two and went ‘hey I can do an edit for Found Link month’. So here we are. Kingdom hearts belong to Square Enix and Disney

Edit: I forgot Japan also takes part in this test my bad.

Edit two: NOW everyone is here!

[ID: KHX and UX style sprites of the smiling Missing Link player in Young Xehanort’s battle stance frame the text ‘Happy closed beta test Uk Japan and Australia’. The background is a light to dark beige gradient with dark brown text in the KH2 Gummi font. The left one has short hair and wields the Fortune Gear keyblade. The right one wields Light Order and has long hair. The Missing Link logo sits above the text. END ID]

[lightwithinthedarknessu]

Kingdom Hearts Missing Link Beta News Roundup

Kingdom Hearts Missing Link’s beta test has begun in Japan! Square Enix has announced that no videos or images of gameplay should be released by testers. However they are free to share their thoughts! This article will be updated as new impressions and thoughts roll in. 

The official KHDR_PR Twitter account has begun to release images of the game and missions for players. First up is a graphic detailing how players can use the touchscreen for movement and how the GPS system works.  

There are two gameplay modes: Pad mode and GPS mode

Your character can move alongside you as you walk. 

You can also move characters with the virtual track-pad. 

*edit* Movement AP can be obtained in walk mode. 

In Pad Mode you gain AP in battles

Battles can be automated in "hands-free mode" 

AP is required for battles, obtaining treasure boxes, etc.

The team has also shared initial missions for beta testers to complete during the testing period. Much like KHUX, currency in the games is stated to be jewels. New mission content for testers will be released daily until the beta closes. For today, players are challenged to make to lvl 20 for free jewels. 

Mission Translations

1/13 7:00~ Grab your smartphone and get started traveling! 

1/14 7:00 ~ Area Boss Quest Released 

 1/17 7:00 ~ Raid Boss Quest Release

Impressions

Lucky beta testers who were selected via lottery are beginning to share their initial thoughts on the gameplay as well. Many of these impressions are posted on Twitter. Please do check out the #KHML tag and thank them for sharing! You can follow updates as they come live here. 

Graphics and gameplay are smooth and crisp, comparable to graphics on the Nintendo Switch. 

For beta, there is currently no controller support. Character customization is extremely detailed. Facial features, clothing, and accessories are available to choose from, including make-up. Your character does different poses as you’re customizing them. 

Story quests are seen to exist but are locked within the beta. 

You can collect materials to upgrade your keyblade. 

Changing your keyblade also changes your fighting style. Two keyblades are available, one ranged (shooting magic-like abilities) and one more up close for attacking. 

Heartless spawns are impacted by the weather. 

If you walk up to building you can jump/get onto it.

UI can be moved and changed to be more transparent and moves based on how you’re playing (horizontal or vertical)

On the pause menu you can leave the battle and return to the main map.

There are places to heal your character as you move around.

You can still move around normally in the game without GPS

Tutorial was in vertical mode but gameplay switched to horizontal. 

Many of the GPS features are similar to Dragon Quest Walk.

If you walk up to a building you can jump/get onto it. UI can be moved and changed to be more transparent and moves based on how you’re playing (horizontal or vertical) 

 On the pause menu you can leave the battle and return to the main map.

There are two keyblades to use and you can switch between them. First is Fortune Gear and second is Light Order. The names will probably change with official translations. 

 New Avatar pieces can be bought with jewels much like KHUX. 

 New Dearly beloved is beautiful

MP can be used up quickly in auto battle if you aren’t careful. 

 Raid battles are back! There seems to be an option for a friend feature in the future. No news yet on if you can take on a boss with friends like in KHUX. 

 It’s very important to finish the tutorial

There is a cooldown time for skills and abilities unlock as you level your keyblade. The appearance also changes as you level it up. 

 There two types of areas mentioned that you can explore. The town and the field. In town apparently, you can talk to one person for missions.

Gatcha system is back and 3* seems to be the highest rarity to get right now for the chess-like pieces, as seen in the trailer. 

 Treasure chests in the shop are a great use for jewels and net you various rewards. Helpful in leveling up. The shop seems very similar to KHUX.

There is an opening movie, but it is a short story scene instead of CG. This was confirmed by Aitaikimochi.  There is a beautiful new stained glass in the opening. Implied there is a Dive to the heart like in KHUX. Skuld may be in the stained glass, but this is unconfirmed. 

GPS is needed for certain features such as gaining activity tokens. In GPS mode you gain access to an Activity gauge. By filling it up through motion and fitness steps you can earn Activity coins for prizes.

Dodge roll and a charge attack can be completed with the touchscreen/a flick of of your finger. 

AP is a bit difficult to obtain in the beta. Hopefully this will change in the final version. 

Battery consumption is lower depending on the model, the mode you’re playing (GPS or trackpad mode) and how you use your phone while in GPS mode, (setting to power save mode, locking the screen etc.) 

Certain chests require tickets to open them. If you run out you can purchase them in the shop. Normal chests include materials to upgrade your pieces. Some treasure chests are easier to open than others. “Gorgeous” treasure chests include 3* pieces. 

The field and town BGM are new and sounds calm/gentle with a lighthearted tone.

[satoshi-mochida]

Little Goody Two Shoes launches October 31

Gematsu Source

Horror RPG Little Goody Two Shoes will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC via Steam on October 31, publisher Square Enix Collective and developer AstralShift announced. A demo is available now for PC as part of Steam Next Fest: Fall 2023.

Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:

Dive into the Fairytale

There once was Elise , a vibrant and ambitious young lass with a big dream—becoming filthy rich. In spite of this, the stars didn’t seem to have reserved our protagonist much fortune in life. Elise, who came from humble beginnings, had no choice but to spend her days away assisting her fellow neighbors with menial tasks to make a living. One day, Elise discovers a pair of beautiful shiny red shoes buried in her backyard—what a surprise! Bewitched, Elise embarks on a fearful journey that pulls her closer and closer into the heart of the mysterious Woods! Will Elise risk it all for the sake of a dream come true, or settle for her humble day-to-day life? The ending of this tale is yours to write…

Venture into the Woods

Little Goody Two Shoes is a horror narrative adventure game, set in a hand-painted fairy tale environment. There are 10 But there’s more than meets the eye here, as you must also manage multiple aspects of Elise’s life in the village to stay alive. Remember, all decisions matter in this story! During the day, you will need to strengthen Elise’s bonds with her fellow villagers and work to make a living by playing fun minigames. But once the moon rises, make sure to keep Elise fed, healthy and sane in the multiple encounters with deadly foes as she makes her way further into the Woods.

Key Features

Kieferberg is a small and devout village, which means Elise will need to carefully navigate her relationships with the villagers to avoid arousing suspicion of witchcraft and be left to die in the Woods as punishment.

At night, Elise can roam around the Woodlands, a mystical and phantasmagorical realm where enigmas and deadly enemies await as she tries to uncover its secrets.

Through a limited day and night cycle Elise will need to carefully manage her needs if she wants to stay alive to finish her tale.

Get struck by Cupid’s arrow and fall in love with the charming bachelorettes of Kieferberg. In this all-female cast of romanceable characters, unlock dreamy date scenes and storylines for each of them.

Watch a new trailer below.

Release Date Trailer

[cosmic-metanoia]

The Sons of Fire

***Warning – Spoilers for Final Fantasy XVI***

(*Cue the song “Brothers Under the Sun” by Bryan Adams*)

There are so many refreshing aspects about the story of FFXVI. This story involves brothers who genuinely love and care for each other and would do anything for the other. Yes, the earth-shattering battle between Ifrit and Phoenix was painful to watch but we know now it was the result of Ultima’s influence upon a child and a teenager who primed for the first time and barely had control over their Eikons (true, Joshua had more control.) I remember going through Reddit when the Demo came out and saw a comment that said something like, “Joshua is going to turn out to be evil. Mark my words.”

Well…I marked their words and turns out they were completely wrong - LOL! But jokes aside, I did see a few comments early on where people were convinced there would be some sort of rivalry between Joshua and Clive…feelings of jealousy or betrayal. But all of that was proven fortunately wrong.

Those comments did get me thinking – in the world of storytelling, we are SO used to seeing examples of brothers/sisters/siblings engaged in backstabbing and competition. Usually, it is to gain a position of advantage whether it be a throne or simply the approval of a mutual parent. I find it really depressing how that seems to be the default thinking of some folks out there.

Whereas if you look specifically in Japanese anime and manga, there is an abundance of examples where siblings stick together even when their parents were neglectful, authoritarian, or absent. I mention Japan in particular since Square Enix is based there and FFXVI’s story creators are Japanese. Even though the story of FFXVI is very “western”, I’m certain its creators naturally embedded their cultural aspects into Clive and Joshua’s brotherly relationship.

Clive and Joshua were always on each other’s side from the beginning to the end.

[spamton2thesequel]

one of the main reasons that characters from super Mario RPG never appeared in another game is because of the legal issues between Nintendo and square

there were however a few Mario spinoffs after super Mario RPG that square enix was involved in, such as fortune street, Mario sports mix, and Mario hoops 3-on-3

therefore, it would likely have been possible for these characters to appear in these games, although this opportunity was not used

thus, here is my visualization for what the smithy in Mario hoops 3-on-3 timeline might have looked like

[solosergiohd]

Solo Sergio Battle Royale: 1992/2002/2012/2022

Rosters

Class Of 2022:

Sergio Limon Ponce

1992:

Kirby

Meta Knight

Aladdin

Jasmine

Jafar

Batman

The Joker

Cyclops

Wolverine

Magneto

Sonic

Tails

Sailor Moon

Scorpion

Sub Zero

Terry Bogard

Mai Shiranui

2002:

Sora

Stitch

Gantu

Ratchet & Clank

Kim Possible

Shego

Dr. Drakken

Numbuh 1

Father

Jimmy Neutron

Shantae

Sly Cooper

Carmelita Fox

Rikochet

The Hacker (CyberChase)

Fox McCloud

Krystal

Sceptile

Blaziken

Swampert

Gardevoir

Ty The Tasmanian Tiger

Spyro

Samus Aran

Meta Ridley

Dark Samus

Naruto Uzumaki

Saskue Uchiha

Sakura Haruno

Kakashi Hatake

Rock Lee

Spider-Man

Mega Man EXE

Roy (Fire Emblem)

Kos-Mos

Kid Muscle

Blinx

Parappa The Rapper

Bomberman

Pac-Man

Starfy

Nightmare (Soul Calibur)

2012:

Wreck-it Ralph

Fix-it Felix Jr.

Korra

Amon

Dipper Pines/Mabel Pines

Stan Pines

Bill Cipher

Jack Frost

Leonardo

Donatello

Raphael

Michelangelo

Shredder

Merida

Pit

Dark Pit

Lucina

Chrom

Mavis Dracula

Jotaro Kujo

Dio

Kat (Gravity Rush)

Tree Rex

Bouncer

Filia

Ms. Fortune

Valentine

Maxwell (Scribblenauts)

Randy Cunningham

Zoe Trent

Chiaki Nanami

Kirito

Asuna Yuuki

Juliet Sterling

Dillon

Asura

2022:

Mr. Wolf

Diane Foxington

Pibby

Cuphead

Mugman

Ms. Chalice

The Devil

Meilin Lee

Charlie & Pim

Puss In Boots

Kitty Softpaws

Death Wolf

Meowscarada

Skeledirge

Quaquaval

Buzz Lightyear

Emperor Zurg

Krypto The Superdog

Edge (Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope)

Sash Lilac

Carol Tea

Milla Basset

Loid Forger

Yor Forger

Klonoa

Optimus Prime

Audery Drew & Bendy

Gretel Grant-Gomez

Noah (Xenoblade Chronicles 3)

Mio (Xenoblade Chronicles 3)

Crypto (Destroy All Humans! 2 Reprobed)

Denji

Kao The Kangaroo

Reindog

Gorogong

Thundatross

Final Boss Character Unlocked:

Lardon Demon

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[xiv-wolfram]

You are right about Raubahn. Rejoice in your rightness!

Aww thank you! 😁 I'm not sure the specific instance you're talking about so I'm going to assume that I'm right about Raubahn in literally all aspects.

I shall provide a list of completely accurate canon statements:

Raubahn could not have the Blessing of Light because he would save anyone from anything in an instant and there would be no game.

He was not imprisoned and forced to fight up until 2 years before the Calamity. That's completely false. He was for one year as a suspected spy until he was released. He was then a trainer at the Gladiator's guild and won a fuck ton of money fighting in tourneys.

Raubahn is actually about 4 inches taller than he looks in cutscenes. They also don't capture his SWOLness. They did do a good job with the smile though. UwU

He learned to bake for his son, who he raised from age 12. Actually living together, not in prison, unlike some people (Square Enix) claim.

As he wasn't imprisoned for over a decade and was in fact free - Raubahn met Nanamo quite early as she is an avid sports fan. He was a surrogate father to her - advising her and protecting her however he could.

Raubahn was present and is great aid for several important battles like fighting Bahamut, the liberation of Ala Mhigo, and defeating Golbez.

Contrary to popular belief, Raubahn gave a lot of his personal fortune to the Ala Mhigan refugees - he just did it anonymously.

Raubahn Aldynn is gay. Very very gay. Completely and totally gay. Would be great if the fandom could stop being assholes about it.

He's 8/14 of an Ancient because he absorbed his First shard (long story).

After the events of Endwalker his echo awakened. In time he learned to master his echo power - Astral projection.

Raubahn recently became a Gunbreaker and he's a natural. Had Tizona attached to a modified trigger with clips that are easily loaded one handed.

Could defeat literally anyone in a fight. Name an NPC - he would kick their ass in a fair fight.

He is the Warrior of Light's husband because only the literal savior of the world is good enough for him.

He is the best NPC in the entire game.

Ah, feels good to be so right. 😤

For those who don't know - This GPose series that's (mostly) about Raubahn and his husband Wolfram is also canon. Wolfram Saga Comics

[deliriumsdelight7]

TMI Tuesday

I’m tired. I’m so very, very tired. I’m finally letting go of a very large stressor which has made me emotionally numb for months. It’s a very bittersweet thing. On the one hand, I’m exhausted well past my breaking point, and I need to do this for myself. The relief I feel is palpable. On the other hand, I’m feeling regretful and cast off - which is unfair, given that I’m the one doing the casting off. People are allowed to move on, of course, but seeing how easily it comes to some is painful nonetheless.

I’m going to take the next few weeks to recover. I’m hoping my exhaustion will abate enough to let me enjoy reading other people’s fic again. I have a lot of catching up to do.

Anyway. I’m currently working on the next chapter of You Think You’re Tough. Sheer exhaustion has made every word a struggle, but I’ve been making real progress since Sunday. Hoping to have that out later this week. Snippets available upon request.

As y’all have seen, I’m also getting into drawing. It’s something I’ve always wanted to do, but I always convinced myself I’d never be good at it. Fortunately, with digital art, I don’t have to be any good. The app will do lots of the work for me. I’m going to keep doing simple tutorials for now, to build confidence and learn the basics. Soon, I’m hoping to come out with some fanart.

Anyway… yup. That’s it. I’m here all day if you wanna hop into my inbox. If not, no big.

Editing to add: but Final Fantasy XVI comes out in two days! I played the demo last weekend and loved it. I’m super stoked for this game, and hoping Square Enix is turning things around with this release.

[the-enzyme]

My September 2023 toy haul finally arrived! Yay! It only took forever and a half, but not due to not spending a fortune on S/H but mostly because of the shop's struggles... flipping frustrating! T___T;;;

From far left to right front row: ThreeZero Sasuke Uchiha 1:6 Scale Action Figure; Taito NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… Spooky Chibi Boy Nier (Game-prize) Non-Scale Figure; Taito Nendoroid Petite Bakemonogatari: Koyomi Araragi Prize Figure; Squre Enix Play Arts Kai Kingdom Hearts III [Riku DX Edition] Non-Scale Action Figure; BanDai Ichiban Kuji NARUTO Shippuden Shinobi no Kizuna B Prize Sasuke Uchiha Figure (Game-prize) Non-Scale Figure. Front Row: TwinCre NARUTO Shippuden Vintage Series Acrylic Stand Sasuke Uchiha; Bell House Clear File Attack on Titan Eren & Jean Together with Dog ver.

I got the ThreeZero 1:6 Sasuke action figure from a USA retailer, but he arrived just a few days earlier than this haul, which just got here yesterday. So, that's why I included him here. He's better than ZenCreations Sasuke (which I really wanted, because of the version of Sasuke that one is, but his face and proportions!!!). However, this one has seriously far apart eyes, making his face look so much wider. Which is not accurate to the anime nor manga, that's the only downside. He's cute anyway, even if not one hundred percent accurate. I'm also super happy I got this version of Sasuke's Masterlise figure, I'm still missing the normal eyes version from the other kuji set. I am super happy with all these, particularly the Sasuke figures, and Riku! He turned out beautiful! I hope I can afford a second one someday! Also got another "grail," one of the many Nendoroid Petite Koyomi Araragi prize figures. And a second Spooky young NiEr so I can unbox one! Lol! I'm also adding my Simon's Toys Liroro girl. She's super cute. (:

[agodsmachine]

for the tarot asks: the emperor, wheel of fortune, temperance, and the moon!!! 💖

thank you so much for sending these! it always brightens my day seeing you in my askbox 🥺 and i love doing silly ask games such as this one, so!! that being said, let's get right into it

the emperor: what are some names that you like?

that's such a tough one!! there are so many names i like,,,, especially of greek, hebrew, italian, and japanese! other than that, i'm a basic ass bitch, so i'm fond of names such as cyril, leonidas, or lewis lmao

wheel of fortune: first three songs that come on shuffle?

RATTLES HERE WE GO HERE WE GO HERE WE GO first to spawn in is drifting off in a sports car by wishing! (very relaxing music, but looking at this guy's songs' lyrics, alongside some titles, makes me wish —no pun intended— him therapy), followed up by on the line by faded paper figures (this whole album is very good, would totes recommend), and finally, gods bound by rules by square enix music (hate them or love them, but square enix always makes such banger tracks)

temperance: can you describe a strange dream you've had?

i don't think i've dreamt all that much this past week!! i mostly remember bad dreams i've had these previous months, and even older ones— but those are kinda embarrassing to write down, wheeze a fun fact about my dreams, though, is that i hear my own voice often (loud and clear, too) when things start getting intense during nightmares, telling me that we're not doing this, or to wake up

the moon: have you written a love letter?

i don't think i've written that many letters, period— last one i managed was waaay before the [shudders] pandemic, and it was most likely sillier more than anything,,,,, at any rate, i don't think i'd be all that good at writing serious letters, let alone a romantic one, haha!

[oveliagirlhaditright]

Honestly, even though I'm really not sure how I feel about Foamstars, I'm glad that Square Enix is still willing to make some new IPs--that aren't phone games--because I was worried that they wouldn't after they got burned on Neo The World Ends With You (in their eyes, which would be the second time they got burned with a The World Ends With You game) and Forespoken. They also got burnt on Nier, back in the day. And them having been hurt with TWEWY and NieR made them reluctant to make anything that wasn't Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, or Kingdom Hearts for years. Fortunately, they took another chance on NieR with NieR: Automata, which did very well and it's been a successful franchise for them since.